Register now to get rid of these ads!

Which wheels should I get?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by INJUNTOM, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    For my '37 Pontiac coupe. Don't want modern billet ****, also don't want slot mags, cragars or American Racing either.

    Here's a pic of it photoshopped to the stance it'll have once it has an engine.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. johnrockin
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
    Posts: 184

    johnrockin
    BANNED
    from midwest

    chrome steelies?
     
  3. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    Radir? Halibrand?

    How far back does the salt flat style date back?

    Also wouldn't mind some wide whites with cheater slicks.
     
  4. Roadsters.com
    Joined: Apr 9, 2002
    Posts: 1,782

    Roadsters.com
    Member

  5. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    Those are in my mind too with the wide whites. Maybe the chrome bullet centers.
     
  6. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    The body is flawless, the paint has a couple adhesion problems.

    Seriously considering re-painting in black with oldschool flames....orange, yellow, baby blue pinstripe, etc.

    The engine I have is a fresh mid 60s 428 Pontiac with a tunnel ram and HO manifolds from that era.
     
  7. 37FABRICATION
    Joined: Apr 4, 2007
    Posts: 672

    37FABRICATION
    Member

    I'm going to guess the next few responses will include steelies, probably chrome or black with spider caps and some wide whites like American Cl***ics from Coker. Or at least thats what I would choose...
     
  8. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
    Posts: 2,999

    bonesy
    Member

    Without a doubt: chrome steelies
     
  9. johnrockin
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
    Posts: 184

    johnrockin
    BANNED
    from midwest

    when i say chrome steelies, i mean the original steel wheels chromed. not the uni lug cheap ones. im talking the round style with the 5 clips in the center. and then some Firestone pie cut tires.
     
  10. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    White wall? I like the pie crust.
     
  11. INJUNTOM
    Joined: Jun 11, 2006
    Posts: 548

    INJUNTOM
    Member

    BTW, Not a whole lot of room for tire in the back....Currently has 8" wheels with 4.5" backspacing and 235/6015 tires. About maxed out tire-wise and positioned right just like that.

    It has a '57 Pontiac rear with Viintage Hurst-Airheart rear discs and Mustang II disc up front.
     
  12. johnrockin
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
    Posts: 184

    johnrockin
    BANNED
    from midwest

    not sure about black or white i think both would look good. but the tires are skinny, i believe only 5 or 6 inches wide at the tread. you can buy them in many different sizes.
     
  13. 50Fraud
    Joined: May 6, 2001
    Posts: 10,099

    50Fraud
    Member Emeritus

    I'd use body-color steelies, wide whites, some kinda Pontiac dog-dish hubcaps, and (maybe) beauty rings.

    But then, that's what I put on almost everything.
     
  14. chaddilac
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
    Posts: 14,071

    chaddilac
    Member

    check out Groucho's 38 for reference!
     
  15. Do they still make a Radir single rib? The single rib would mimic those character lines on the fenders.
     
  16. liljgoneman
    Joined: Dec 31, 2006
    Posts: 160

    liljgoneman
    BANNED

    painted steelies. dogdish caps n yer done.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.